Sports Anomaly: Good Morning, Taiwan!
Before a flight to Taiwan, Adrian Todd Zuniga hosts a solo episode over-focused on switch-hitting (not a euphemism), and the upcoming NBA and NHL playoffs. Get stuck in!
Apr 09, 2023•23 min•Ep. 62
Sports Anomaly
The Sports Anomaly is a comedic, sports video game podcast that features interviews, news-you-can-use, and reviews in a shambolic setting that will wow, ensorcel, mildly confuse and hilarify. Hosted by Adrian Todd Zuniga, author and co-writer of Madden NFL's award-winning LONGSHOT and LONGSHOT: Homecoming interactive movies.
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Episodes
Sports Anomaly: The Return of the King
After a year hiatus, Adrian Todd Zuniga and the Sports Anomaly return with a BANG! Learn about Australia's epic response to their baseball team making it the quarterfinals, and for the betting fans: every remaining pick in the NCAA Men's Tournament.
Mar 21, 2023•21 min•Ep. 61
4th String League: Inebriation Manifestation
It's a macaroni spectacular, as host Adrian Todd Zuniga drank just enough wine to do an emergency podcast with Jeff "The Commish" solo in what can only be called a Sports Anomaly-4th String League hybrid in that it's wild, the guardrails are off, and ATZ gets plain ridiculous.
Mar 14, 2022•50 min•Ep. 60
4th String Podcast: People Talking About League Things
In a whizbang affair, that will ensorcel and titillate, Chal (Rams) leads leaguers in a league-based chat that'll leave you not-beleagured. Get it!
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 59
THROWBACK: The Sports Game Guy's Sports Anomaly Episode #3
Originally recorded April 24, 2007 with Adrian "Todd" Zuniga, Bryan Intihar and Greg Ford. It's another blast from the past in which we say stupid things in younger voices than the ones we have now.
Feb 25, 2022•13 min•Ep. 58
4th String Podcast: Embrace the Wheel!
The trade deadline has come and gone, and how do you ethically recreate disconnected games after you're at risk of losing ALL THOSE STATISTICS. Plus, we implement an all-new feature, and you can hear it happen live: The Wheel of Pain! Featuring Jeff "The Commish" Solomon (Dolphins), Pasta Padre (Washington Football Team) and Julian Zhu (Patriots).
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 57
4th String League: The Rise of Logan Roy's DePaul Bears
Long live the league! And chatter about it. Adrian Todd Zuniga hops in midway through to join Jeff "The Commish" Solomon, Brian "Paint Can" Holliday and Christian "The Ravens" InsertLastNameHere. In a league-first, we debut the Wheel of Pain with a live-spin and what fun it is! Plus, how have the Bears won 4 in a row? Why did the Falcons quit? Will the Seahawks ever win again (no). Listen up, it's a gas.
Feb 19, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 56
4th String League: ATZ is Back and He's a Winner!
A scintillating episode of the 4th String League, in which Adrian Todd Zuniga returns to blather with Jeff "The Commish" Solomon about a bunch of meaningless league drivel AND talk about how he just directed his first short film. Yes, he's exhausted, but stoked to talk through his first win of the season (1-5!) and so much more.
Feb 03, 2022•49 min•Ep. 55
4th String League: "Fiasco" Fields Rises to the Challenge, Once Again
After an electrifying comeback, Rich Grisham joins the pod, alongside Jeff "The Commish" Solomon and Brian "Masonry Nails" Holliday as they discuss the greatest comeback that almost never was, treadmill hype trains, and what it’s like to refuse to GM.
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 54
4th String League: Draft Recap, Season 2, Settings Change, and Trade Bonanza!
4thString is back! (Though because of some editing laziness there's NO GRINDING MUSIC TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE EPISODE — SADFACE EMOJI.) After a long offseason, Jeff "The Commish" Solomon, Brian "Tire Iron" Holliday and Julian Zhu rant about 4thString's new settings, draft catastrophes, and the exciting start to our new season.
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 53
4th String League: Offseason, Cap Confusion and Down with Escape Artist
It's 2022, and it's the perfect time to gobble down some 4th String Fun! Jeff "The Commish" Solomon, Brian "Claw Hammer" Holliday and Julian Zhu talk through all kinds of 4th String League bliss. Get some!
Jan 04, 2022•59 min•Ep. 52
4th String Podcast: Season 1 Playoff Preview!
PlAyOfFs!?!??! That's right, it's playoff time in the 4th String Cinematic Football Universe, and we've got a preview for the ages with Jeff "The Commish" Solomon, Brian "The Hacksaw" Holliday and Julian "The Kansas City Chiefs" Zhu. Don't miss it!
Dec 27, 2021•50 min•Ep. 51
Sports Anomaly: Christmas Movie Draft!
In a yuletide classic, host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) is joined by Xmas film nerds galore: comedian Joey Devine (@joeydevine) and actor Sabrina Howells (@viestar) and director/actor Nathan Caywood (@nathancaywood) as they go five rounds +, picking their favorite films. Plus, a bonus "Draft Christmas" segment to boot. DO NOT MISS IT. And feel free to stuff our stockings on Patreon: www.patreon.com/sportsanomaly
Dec 17, 2021•49 min•Ep. 50
4th String Podcast: The Washington Warrens LIVE!
The 4th String League (@4thSL) marches on — and this week, we've got Jeff "The Commish" Solomon, legendary sports gaming scribe Pasta Padre (@pastapadre), and Brian "The Wrench" Holliday to recap the goings-on, the scuttlebutt, the flim-flam and more! Also, don't hesitate to support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sportsanomaly.
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 49
Sports Anomaly: Madden 22 Deep Dive and a Re-Re-Review
On a "very special episode" of the Sports Anomaly, host Adrian Todd Zuniga talks with Jeff "The Commish" Solomon and Brian "The Gilhoolie" Holliday as they dig deeeeeeeep into Madden 22, if EA believes it's a winner when it's not, the future prospects of the franchise, and so much more. A surprisingly thoughtful look at sports gaming's most important franchise.
Dec 11, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 48
THROWBACK: The Sports Game Guy's Sports Anomaly #2
First recorded April 2, 2007, the second episode of "The Sports Game Guy's Sports Anomaly" should have been lost to history. BUT WE'RE BRINGING IT BACK, as Greg Ford makes his SGGSA debut.
Dec 09, 2021•29 min•Ep. 47
4th String League: Week 12 and our world of slider regression
It's Week 12 in the 4th String League (@4thSL), and The Commish and Brian "The Handsander" Holliday lead the charge, with a cameo from Adrian Todd Zuniga. Listen in for all our league's latest!
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 46
THROWBACK: The Sports Game Guy's Sports Anomaly #1
A Thanksgiving treat: it's the episode that started it all. First recorded March 21, 2007, the debut episode of "The Sports Game Guy's Sports Anomaly" should never have been heard again. But those looking for laughs, this brings it.
Dec 01, 2021•13 min•Ep. 45
4th String League: Trademania Runs Wild + Sliders Are a MUST
The 4th String League Podcast returns — "Where's Sports Anomaly??!!" Soon! — as Jeff "The Commish" Solomon takes the reins with Brian "Squiggly Line" Holliday, Julian (Chiefs owner), Chal (Rams owner) as they talk trademania, sliders, and so very much more, with Jeff cutting all of ATZ's pre-written jokes (blame him!). Follow the league @4thsl.
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 44
4th String League: Trade Rules, Cap Amnesty and MVP OF THE WEEK
The 4th String League Podcast returns as Adrian Todd Zuniga, Jeff "The Commish" Solomon, and Brian "The Screwdriver" Holliday talk trade rules, cap amnesty, the best terrible teams, and other things that make sense to a very slim audience and those that follow @4thsl.
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 43
Introducing the 4th String League Podcast + Week 1+2 Recap!
Living under the Sports Anomaly umbrella, we introduce the 4th String League Podcast about all the news you-can't-use, goings on, and nonsense from the 4th String League. In this episode, we recap Week 1 and 2, talk about torn labrums, and ask: Jaylenm Waddle or Ja'Marr Chase? With intro and outro from "Ghosted" by SOOP (which we THINK is fair-use, but SOOP: feel free to yell at us, if it's not (sorry in advance)).
Oct 31, 2021•45 min•Ep. 42
Madden 22: RE-Reviewed + Scouting Update TalkThrough
As if we were never gone, Sports Anomaly returns with host Adrian Todd Zuniga, "The Commish" Jeff Solomon, and Brian "The Hammer" Holliday, as they re-review Madden 22, talk through the new scouting update, and announce a new podcast under the Sports Anomaly Umbrella — which you'll find regularly on this feed!
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 41
Madden 22: Let's Make Some (Crowd) Noise!
Want to support the show? We'd love that! Send us money on Patreon: patreon.com/sportsanomaly
Sep 04, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 40
EMERGENCY POD: Madden 22!
Host Adrian Todd Zuniga shouts about Madden 22 for a good 18 minutes that will wash over you and make you feel ALIVE.
Aug 22, 2021•18 min•Ep. 39
We're Back + Madden 22 Preview!
After an unannounced summer vanishing, host Adrian Todd Zuniga returns in full force with "The Commish," Jeff Solomon for a Madden 22 preview, along with some hilarious technical difficulties and a chit-chat about Madden 21, because we can't quit it.
Jul 20, 2021•45 min•Ep. 38
New Era Ruins Everything in the Best Possible Way
Host Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) goes solo to talk about the greatest gift of 2021: New Era's Local Market Hats, how MLB the Show 21 reflects reality (negatively), how EA Sports pulled in $1.62 BILLION via Ultimate Team, and so much more! Too, support Sports Anomaly on Patreon if you're willing: patreon.com/sportsanomaly
May 31, 2021•34 min•Ep. 37
March to October? More like "Limp to June with a .123 Batting Average"
In a solo rant-scapade, Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) tells the epic story of how his first time on a skateboard became a Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 unlockable and why MLB The Show 21's "March to October" has been a living nightmare (why does the game hate check swings and baserunning!?). Plus, how EA Sports is re-entering the baseball scene, and a half-baked segment on Madden's new crop of rookies. Too, support Sports Anomaly on Patreon if you're willing: patreon.com/sportsanomaly...
May 11, 2021•36 min•Ep. 36
Name Game: NFL Draft, Re-Drafted
In response to the NFL Draft, Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) is joined by Jeff "The Commish" Solomon (@jerfsolo) and Ryan Lewis (@ryanthelou) as they discuss the Draft's first round, then re-draft the entire first round based on who has the greatest names. And it's real nice
May 01, 2021•52 min•Ep. 35
Road to the Show & The Ultimate Baseball Draft
To celebrate all things baseball, Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) is joined by Ryan Lewis (@ryanthelou) and baseball expert John Leary, as the three talk through MLB The Show 21's "Road to the Show" mode, discuss the new numbers system in the NFL, and close the show with the Ultimate Sports Anomaly Baseball Draft that goes in the exact direction you expect. Listen in, follow us on Twitter (@sports_anomaly) and tell us who you'd take first overall. Also! Support Sports Anomaly on Patreon if you're...
Apr 23, 2021•52 min•Ep. 34
Everything You Need to Know about MLB The Show 21
In advance of MLB The Show 21's Tuesday launch, Adrian Todd Zuniga (@atzuniga) previews the biggest MLB release in 8 years. Plus, a review of OOTP 22, and an anti-Money Helmet Hat rant about the jerseys in Madden 21's The Yard. Too, EA's golf game will feature The Masters, and the highs and lows of making the Madden playoffs. Support Sports Anomaly (@sports_anomaly) on Patreon: patreon.com/sportsanomaly
Apr 15, 2021•42 min•Ep. 33
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